G. D. Spradlin
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Gervase Duan Spradlin (August 31, 1920 – July 24, 2011) was an American actor. Known for his distinctive accent and voice, he often played devious authority figures. Description above from the Wikipedia article G. D. Spradlin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of G. D. Spradlin reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 41 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of G. D. Spradlin's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 41% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), G. D. Spradlin remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best G. D. Spradlin Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from G. D. Spradlin's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of G. D. Spradlin.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dick | Ben Bradlee | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Long Kiss Goodnight | President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dark Skies | Elliot P. Grantham / Patient Zero | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Riders of the Purple Sage | Pastor Dyer | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nick of Time | Mystery Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Canadian Bacon | R.J. Hacker | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Ed Wood | Reverend Lemon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Clifford | Parker Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Telling Secrets | Walter Jefferson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1991 | Carolina Skeletons | Hiram Stoker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Shoot First: A Cop's Vengeance | Chief Hogan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The War of the Roses | Harry Thurmont | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Houston: The Legend of Texas | President Andrew Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Resting Place | Sam Jennings | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Call to Glory | General Thornton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Tank | Sheriff Buelton | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Lords of Discipline | Gen. Bentley Durrell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Wrong Is Right | Philindros | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959 | Sen. Patrick Geary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Formula | Arthur Clements | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Jayne Mansfield Story | Gerald Conway | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | North Dallas Forty | B. A. Strothers | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Apocalypse Now | General Corman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | And I Alone Survived | Bob Elder | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | Maneaters Are Loose! | Gordon Hale | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | MacArthur | General Eichelberger | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | One on One | Coach Smith | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The November Plan | Gen. Winfield | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | Judgment: The Court Martial of Lt. William Calley | Military Judge | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Godfather Part II | Senator Pat Geary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Only Way Home | Philip | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Hunting Party | Sam Bayard | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Who Killed the Mysterious Mr. Foster? | Reverend Foster | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Monte Walsh | Hal Henderson | Average | Similar → |
| 1970 | Zabriskie Point | Lee's Associate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Dial Hot Line | Dr. Stone | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Tora! Tora! Tora! | Cmdr. Maurice E. Curts (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Hell's Angels '69 | Detective | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Number One | Doctor Tristler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | El juicio | Kermin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Will Penny | Anse Howard | Hit | Similar → |
G. D. Spradlin - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of G. D. Spradlin?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring G. D. Spradlin is "The Godfather: The Complete Epic 1901–1959" with a rating of 8.9/10.
How many movies has G. D. Spradlin acted in?
G. D. Spradlin has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by G. D. Spradlin?
Other notable films include "The Godfather Part II", "Apocalypse Now", and "Dark Skies".